Filler Operator

at Dairy Farmers of America in Boise, Idaho, United States

Position : Filler Operator

Location : Boise, Idaho

Requisition ID: : 24571

This is a 2nd Shift position, working Mon-Tue-Thur-Fri from 3:00pm until 11:00pm

Current pay rate is $21.16, plus overtime after 40 hours per week.

- The Filler Operator is responsible for ensuring optimum quality products through the operation of the filler of various product families following regulatory standards, ensuring the product is clean and sterile.

- Clean, set-up, operate and monitor equipment of the production line.

- Complete all required documentation and scheduled quality checks.

- Monitor weights, seals, caps, and general packaging of product.

- Make adjustments to filler timing and filling, & check mat as needed.

- Ability to troubleshoot and resolve basic to moderate operating difficulties.

- Collect required samples needed for Quality Assurance testing.

- Ensure that the proper packaging materials are used for each product being produced.

- Will have working knowledge and experience with labeler operations; watching for jams and effectively threading wrap to prevent downtime due to error.

- Perform filler and filler line changeovers in a safe and efficient manner.

- Complete cleaning checklist once line has completed run.

- Prepare equipment for next run to include size changes as needed.

- Maintain communication with other departments, management and employees and notify them of any problems and/or concerns that may restrict the efficiency of production.

- Ensure all paperwork is filled out in a clear, legible and accurate format, and completed with required information. Ensure all required information is documented in accordance with SOP's.

- Analyze process data and equipment performance data to improve quality, throughput, and troubleshoot.

- Utilizing continuous improvement mindset, assist in identifying opportunities to improve processes.

- Follow Good Manufacturing Practices.

- Maintain a clean, sanitary and safe work area.

- Follow all required work safe practices. This would include wearing of all required PPE in designated areas, confined space safety, safe chemical handling, fall restraints, etc.

- Responsible for food safety, pre-requisite programs and food quality related to designated area.

- Report any food safety and food quality related issues to management immediately.

- Perform other duties as assigned.

- High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.

- 6 months related experience required.

- Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.

- Must be able to stand, walk, push or pull for virtually the entire shift.

- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally including overhead.

- Must be able to work in a wet environment. Some exposure to cleaning chemicals.

- Must be willing to work flexible hours including overtime, weekends and holidays.

- Be able to effectively work in a team environment.

- Effective verbal and written communication skills.

- Ability to work in a fast paced environment.

- Must be able to pass all pre*employment screens (including drug, background and criminal checks).

An Equal Opportunity Employer